I Got Your Back: A Bystander Intervention

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I Got Your Back:Learning ObjectivesStudents will be able to identify at least one strategy to effectively intervene as an active bystander.Students will be able to list at least one resource in their community and CSUSB to help victims of sexual assault.

What's the issue?1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted in college. 8 in 10 victims knew their attacker (friend, significant other, etc.)Rape results in about 32,000 pregnancies each year.It is estimated that between 2%-7% of sexual assault reports are false

A Bystander InterventionWho is a bystander?A bystander is someone who is present and thus potentially in position to discourage, prevent, or interrupt an incident. They are not directly involved but have the choice to intervene, speak up, or do something about it.

What is bystander intervention?The act of feeling empowered and equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively assist in the prevention of sexual violence. Intervening does not have to jeopardize the safety of the bystander. They can intervene in a safe and positive way that they can act to prevent or intervene when there is a risk for sexual violence. Stepping in before it happens, or during an incident, and speaking out against ideas and behaviors that support sexual violence.

ConsentingConsent is a mutual verbal, physical, and emotional agreement that happens without manipulation, threats, or head games. Help didn't arrive on timeRape and sexual assault survivors often sufferfrom a wide range of physical and mental health problems that can follow them for life. Including:DepressionChronic painDiabetes, anxietyEating disordersPost-traumatic stress disorderMore likely than non-victims to attempt or consider suicide.Why doesn't anyone help?Bystander Intervention EffectDiffusion of responsibility - Everyone assumes someone else will intervene.Pluralist Ignorance - "No one else seems to be bothered by what is going on, so it must not really be a problem"Social influenceFear of retaliationFear of embarrassmentNot responsibleWhat you can do to help!It's On Us: Coyotes Respect the PactTHANK YOUTHR!VE-- Health PromotionPeer Health Educators(909) 537-3279csusbpeers@gmail.com

Tess Webster-Henry(909) 537-3296webster@csusb.edu

Peer Health EducatorsTHR!VE- Health PromotionStudent Health Center#itsonus#csusbitsonus#coyotesrespectthepack#agentsofchangeJust because you dressed a certain way…Just because you like each other…Just because you didn’t say anything…Just because you’ve done it before…Just because you’re a man…Just because you got wasted…Just because you went on a date…Doesn’t mean yes! Only yes means yes! Approach everyone as a friend.Do not be antagonistic.Avoid using violence.Be honest and direct whenever possible.Recruit help if necessary.Keep yourself safe.If things get out of hand or become too serious, contact the police.Stepping UpIt's just not safe:Recruit helpCall 911Call campus policeThings to remember before stepping in!Stepping InDirect: "That's not cool. Please stop." or "Hey, leave them alone." Distract: "Hey, this party is lame, let's go!" Delegate: Find others who can help you to intervene in the situation. Delay: For many reasons, you may not be able to do something right in the moment.

What happens to the perpetrator?Kahoot Time!!!Prevention is KeyStick with your friends.Make a plan before you go out. Set up checkpoints or code words to make it easy for you and your friends to stay connected.Watch your drinkAlways keep your cell phone charged and on you. Make sure you always have a ride home or a plan to walk home with a friend or roommate.Trust your instincts.

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